The president of the Wisconsin Technical College System explains how a federal funding freeze will affect state colleges. Then, we learn about federal policy changes for the long-haul trucking industry. Then, we talk with the producer of a documentary about the Mile of Music festival in Appleton.
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Federal funding uncertainty for Wisconsin technical colleges
The Trump administration froze and later released federal grants for adult education, leaving nearly $7 million in limbo for Wisconsin technical colleges. We talk to the president of the state technical college system about how these programs are navigating the uncertainty around funding.
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Federal changes to the trucking industry
Last month, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently unveiled a package of new initiatives, pilot programs, and regulatory changes to the long-haul trucking industry. We talk with an industry leader and a business owner about how the changes will affect Wisconsin truckers.
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Mile of Music concert documentary
PBS Wisconsin produced a concert documentary on Appleton’s Mile of Music festival. As this year’s festival opens today, we hear from the senior multimedia producer Colin Crowley about the documentary and what makes the festival special. Interview originally aired on July 23.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Layla Merrifield Guest
- Pam Polyak Guest
- Dan Johnson Guest
- Colin Crowley Guest
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Mackenzie Krumme Producer
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Executive Producer
- Tim Peterson Managing Producer
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